Joyce Elaine Dotson, 58, of Dover departed this life Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 9, 1954, at Atkins to L.G. and Nola Kinslow Duvall. Joyce was a member of the Mountain View Free Will Baptist Church and worked as a meter reader for Arkansas Valley Electric for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers-in-law, Don Nelson and Buddy Freeman.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Larry Dotson; one son, Keith Dotson and wife, Shannon, of Dover; a brother, Hank Duvall, and wife, Debbie, of Hattieville; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marilyn Sue Nelson of Atkins, Delilah (Tootie) and Kenny Avery of Russellville, Jan and Bob Boyd of Russellville, and Karen and Billy Churchill of Russellville; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Dover Free Will Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Herb Tilly.

Burial will follow in North New Hope Cemetery off State Highway 333 under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at the new Broussard Funeral Home Chapel on 3323 E. 6th Street across from Tyson Tyler Road.